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ZIP Code 79261

Cities in ZIP code 79261

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Primary city:

Turkey, TX

Stats and Demographics for the 79261 ZIP Code

ZIP code 79261 is located in north Texas and covers a large land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 79261 are primarily white. The number of seniors is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also a small number of single parents and a slightly higher than average number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 79261 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Population

527

Population Density

2

people per sq mi

Housing Units

360

Median Home Value

$60,700

Land Area

226.44

sq mi

Water Area

2.57

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

225

Median Household Income

$37,969

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

49

Male Median Age:

47

Female Median Age:

50

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

11

19

22

15

9

13

6

12

17

18

19

19

17

21

18

9

10

9

Female

14

17

19

14

5

11

13

14

7

17

17

15

19

26

17

12

14

12

Total

25

36

41

29

14

24

19

26

24

35

36

34

36

47

35

21

24

21

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

11

14

25

5-9

19

17

36

10-14

22

19

41

15-19

15

14

29

20-24

9

5

14

25-29

13

11

24

30-34

6

13

19

35-39

12

14

26

40-44

17

7

24

45-49

18

17

35

50-54

19

17

36

55-59

19

15

34

60-64

17

19

36

65-69

21

26

47

70-74

18

17

35

75-79

9

12

21

80-84

10

14

24

85 Plus

9

12

21

Gender

Male

264

50&percnt;

Female

263

50&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

423

80&percnt;

Black Or African American

20

4&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

0

0&percnt;

Asian

0

0&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

0

0&percnt;

Other Race

75

14&percnt;

Two Or More Races

9

2&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

2

11

24

32

37

43

30

12

Renter

1

10

7

3

4

6

1

2

Total

3

21

31

35

41

49

31

14

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

2

1

3

25-34

11

10

21

35-44

24

7

31

45-54

32

3

35

55-64

37

4

41

65-74

43

6

49

75-84

30

1

31

85 Plus

12

2

14

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

125

56&percnt;

Single Guardian

21

9&percnt;

Singles

71

32&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

8

4&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2

Households without Kids

167

74&percnt;

Households with Kids

58

26&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

2

2

2

3

2

2

4

3

8

1

5

3

6

7

2

4

2

5

2

0

Female

5

2

0

5

2

2

5

3

5

1

3

4

6

5

1

4

5

3

1

0

Total

7

4

2

8

4

4

9

6

13

2

8

7

12

12

3

8

7

8

3

0

Male

Female

Total

1

2

5

7

2

2

2

4

3

2

0

2

4

3

5

8

5

2

2

4

6

2

2

4

7

4

5

9

8

3

3

6

9

8

5

13

10

1

1

2

11

5

3

8

12

3

4

7

13

6

6

12

14

7

5

12

15

2

1

3

16

4

4

8

17

2

5

7

18

5

3

8

19

2

1

3

20

0

0

0

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 79261 has an extremely large percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 79261 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1950s. Looking at 79261 real estate data, the median home value of $60,700 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 79261 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 79261 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 79261 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

In Occupied Housing Units

527

100&percnt;

Correctional Facility For Adults

0

0&percnt;

Juvenile Facilities

0

0&percnt;

Nursing Facilities

0

0&percnt;

Other Institutional

0

0&percnt;

College Student Housing

0

0&percnt;

Military Quarters

0

0&percnt;

Other Noninstitutional

0

0&percnt;

Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

Owned Households With A Mortgage

39

11&percnt;

Owned Households Free & Clear

152

42&percnt;

Renter Occupied Households

34

9&percnt;

Households Vacant

135

38&percnt;

Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

For Rent

5

3.7&percnt;

Rented & Unoccupied

0

0.0&percnt;

For Sale Only

5

3.7&percnt;

Sold & Unoccupied

1

0.7&percnt;

For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use

48

35.6&percnt;

For Migrant Workers

1

0.7&percnt;

Vacant For Other Reasons

75

55.6&percnt;

Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Studio Apartment

0

0&percnt;

1 Bedroom

7

11&percnt;

2 Bedroom

13

20&percnt;

3+ Bedroom

46

70&percnt;

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $37,969 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 79261 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 79261 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 79261 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. There are a slightly smaller percentage of employees that have to travel over 45 minutes to reach their place of employment.

Employment Status

Worked Full-time with Earnings

140

32&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

100

23&percnt;

No Earnings

194

45&percnt;

Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

Worked Full-time with Earnings

140

32&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

100

23&percnt;

No Earnings

194

45&percnt;

Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Car, truck, or van

165

93&percnt;

Public transportation

2

1&percnt;

Taxicab

0

0&percnt;

Motorcycle

0

0&percnt;

Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means

11

6&percnt;

Worked at Home

0

0&percnt;

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Less than High School Diploma

49

25&percnt;

High School Graduate

86

45&percnt;

Associate's degree

18

9&percnt;

Bachelor's degree

40

21&percnt;

Master's degree

0

0&percnt;

Professional school degree

0

0&percnt;

Doctorate degree

0

0&percnt;

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Enrolled in Public School

137

95&percnt;

Enrolled in Private School

0

0&percnt;

Not Enrolled in School

7

5&percnt;

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 79261

ZIP Code 79261 is in the Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District. There are 1 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 79261.